The people mostoten in the limelight
are the politicians, spiritual leaders and
social activists. These are some of the
most striking personalities in AsiaLeadership Icons
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China
Xi Jinping (b. 19 53)
President, People’s Republic of China
he ma n oten called the “most
powerful and inluential person
in the world” has led an anti-
corruption campaign to enforce
party discipline, advocated Internet
censorship and championed a
more assertive foreign policy since
assuming oice in November 2012.SOURCE © SHUTTERSTOCK“China will always remain
the builder of world peace,
a contributor to global
development, and upholder
of international order.”- Xi Jinping
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